Trotting Park is an ocean beach in Dennis, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
No pets on any Dennis beach or beach lot from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; West Dennis Beach extends the ban west of the middle bathhouse from April 1. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hoursStickerDennis resident vehicle pass, weekly pass or daily pass
Trotting Park Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
Trotting Park Rd lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Trotting Park by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Trotting Park in Dennis open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Trotting Park, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours). Trotting Park Rd lot
What's the water temperature at Trotting Park?
Water at Trotting Park averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Trotting Park?
Dogs prohibited Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and whenever piping plovers are nesting.
Can you swim at Trotting Park?
Yes. Trotting Park has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Trotting Park?
No pets on any Dennis beach or beach lot from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; West Dennis Beach extends the ban west of the middle bathhouse from April 1. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Trotting Park?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours.